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ORDINANCE NO. ~
(Series of 1992)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ASPEN, COLORADO
ADOPTING AFFORDABLE RESIDENT HOUSING GUIDELINES AS RECOMMENDED
BY THE ASPEN/PITKIN COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY
WHEREAS, pursuant to prior resolutions and ordinances of the
City, the City Council has established Employee Housing Income-
Eligibility Guidelines and Housing Price Guidelines for prior
years; and
WHEREAS, the 1992 Affordable Resident Housing Guidelines
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is annexed hereto and incorporated herein, has been submitted to
City Council which Guidelines set forth the 1992 Housing Authority
qualification guidelines for low, moderate, and middle income
ownership,
rental housing projects,
lodge
and commercial
development, and development of affordable residential housing
units; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to adopt said Guidelines,
and by virtue of the enactment of this ordinance to supersede and
amend all prior resolutions and ordinances of the City pertaining
to housing guidelines, but only to the extent inconsistent with the
provisions of this ordinance.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ASPEN, COLORADO:
Section 1
That the City Council of the City of Aspen hereby adopts the
1992 Affordable Resident Housing Guidelines, as set forth by the
Board of Directors of the Housing Authority of the City of Aspen
and Pitkin County, a copy of which is annexed hereto and
incorporated herein.
Section 2
That the regulations and guidelines set forth and adopted
herein shall supersede, to the extent inconsistent with the
provisions of this ordinance, all prior resolutions and ordinances
of the City of Aspen on the same subject; provided, further, that
the provisions of resolutions and ordinances pertaining to employee
housing guidelines shall remain in full force and effect to the
extent not inconsistent with the regulations and guidelines adopted
herein.
Section 3
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or
portion of this ordinance is for any reason held invalid or
unconstitutional in a court of competent jurisdiction, such portion
shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision and
shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions thereof.
Section 4
This ordinance shall not have any affect on existing
litigation and shall not operate as an abatement of any action or
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proceeding now pending by virtue of the ordinances repealed or
amended as herein provided, and the same shall be construed and
concluded under such prior ordinances.
Section 5
A public hearing on the ordinance shall be held on the /3 day
of O-fYJ-- , 1992, in the City Council Chambers, Aspen
City Hall, Aspen, Colorado.
INTRODUCED, READ AND ORDERED PUBLISHED as provided by law by
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ASPEN/PITKIN COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY
1992 AFFORDABLE HOUSING GUIDELINES
Effective Date April 15, 1992
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TABLE OF CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , , . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PURPOSE .........."...................................................
PART I. AFFORDABLE HOUSING CATEGORIES ................,...."...,....... 2
SECTION 1. Income Categories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
SECTION 2. Resident Occupied Units and Qualifications .,....................... 3
PART II. RENTING, PURCHASING OR SEWNG AFFORDABLE HOUSING ....,.......... 4
SECTION 1. Qualifications to Rent or Purchase Affordable Housing ................. 4
SECTION 2. How to Qualify for Affordable Housing (Rental or Purchase) ............. 5
SECTION 3. Priorities for Persons Desiring to Rent an Affordable Housing Unit. . . . . . . . . 6
SECTION 4. Procedures for Sale and Purchase of an Affordable Housing Unit . . . . . . . . .
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SECTION 5. Priorities for Persons Bidding to Purchase an Affordable Housing Unit ..... 9
SECTION 6. Leave of Absence for Owners of Affordable Housing Units .............. 11
PART III. INFORMATION FOR DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
SECTION 1. Net Minimum Livable Square Footage for Newly Deed Restricted
Affordable Housing Units ....................................... 12
SECTION 2. Maximum Sales Prices for Newly Deed Restricted Affordable
Housing Units and for Affordable Lots. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
SECTION 3. Maximum Monthly Rental Rates for Newly Deed Restricted
Affordable Housing Units ....................................... 14
SECTION 4. Requirements for Dormitory/Lodge (Seasonal Units) ................... 15
SECTION 5. Affordable Housing Dedication Fee (Payment-in-Lieu Fee) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
SECTION 6. Conveyance of Vacant Lots ..................................... 16
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PURPOSE
"TO ASSURE THE EXISTENCE OF A SUPPLY OF DESIRABLE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR
PERSONS EMPLOYED IN PITKIN COUNTY, SENIOR CITIZENS, THE DISABLED, AND OTHER
QUALIFIED PERSONS OF PITKIN COUNTY WHICH ARE NECESSARY FOR A BALANCED
COMMUNITY.'
_ Aspen/Pitkin County Housing Authority's Goal -
(Originally Adopted 1983)
Each year the Aspen/Pitkin County Housing Authority ("APCHA") establishes guidelines which govern the
development of, admission to and occupancy of deed restricted affordable housing units for Aspen and
Pitkin County. The guidelines support the APCHA's Goal and are not intended to supersede the appro-
priate City or County Land Use Codes or the Uniform Building Code.
The 1992 Affordable Housing Guidelines respond to housing needs in Aspen and Pitkin County as
identified by the APCHA. The guidelines are used to review land use applications, establish affordable
rental rates and sales prices, establish criteria for admission and occupancy, and to develop and prioritize
current and long range housing programs.
These Affordable Housing Guidelines shall remain
in effect until such time as new or amended
Guidelines are approved by the City and County.
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SECTION 2.
RESIDENT OCCUPIED UNITS AND QUAUFICATlONS
In addition to the income categories for affordable housing units set forth in Section 1 above, affordable
housing units may also be designated 'Resident Occupied Units.' This category, as applicable per the
respective City or County Land Use Codes, was created to offer the private sector an incentive to produce
affordable housing for the community. Resident Occupied Units shall be occupied by persons 'and
families who qualify under Part II, Section 1 herein and shall not be subject to any household income limits
but shall be subject to the $250,000 Maximum Net Assets limits set forth in Part II, Section 1. Resident
Occupied Units shall not be subject to the eligibility priorities for rental or ownership units set forth in
Part II, Section 3 and 5 herein. A developer of a Resident Occupied Unit, either for sale or rental, shall
have the right to select the purchaser or tenant of the unit so long as that person(s) complies with the
qualifications of Part II, Section 1, Sales or rentals of Resident Occupied Units shall be the responsibility
of the owner of the unit. The APCHA shall only qualify purchasers or tenants for compliance with Part II,
Section 1. The APCHA shall charge a qualification fee of $250 to be paid by the purchaser or renter at
the time of qualification. The Guidelines herein for Resident Occupied Units shall only apply to Resident
Occupied Units created and approved by a City or County rezoning to the Affordable Housing (AH) zone
district.
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SECTION 2. HOW TO QUAUFY FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING (Rental or Purchase)
A. INmAL QUAUFICATlON.
In order to determine that a person or household desiring to rent or purchase an affordable housing
unit meets all of the criteria set forth in Section 1 above, the APCHA shall request any combination,
or all, of the fOllowing documentation as proof of residency, income, assets and employment:
1. Federal income tax returns for the last one (1) year (prospective renters) or two (2) years
(prospective purchasers). Prospective purchasers must also furnish a current income statement
and a current financial statement, in a form acceptable to the APCHA, verified by applicant to be
true and correct; or other documentation acceptable to the APCHA. No greater than a 20 percent
difference between income reported on lax returns and current income statements will be
accepted without acceptable documentation of the difference.
2. Verification of employment in Pitkin County (I.e., wage stubs, employer name, address, and Pl10ne
number, plus evidence of legal residency (or I.N.S. form 1-9, Employment Eligibility Verification)
or other appropriate documentation as requested by the APCHA).
3. Landlord verification (proof of residency, physical address).
4. Copy of valid Colorado Driver's License.
5. Verification of telephone service (date of installation, person listed to).
6. Vehicle registration.
7. Voter registration.
8. Any other documentation which the APCHA deems necessary to make a determination.
B. > REQUALlFICATlONS
1. In addition to the initial qualification requirements set forth above, renters of affordable housing
units shall be reviewed and verified bi-annually to ensure that they meet Minimum Occupancy,
as well as, Income 'and Asset requirements under the Guidelines as they are adopted from time
to time. Landlord shall provide disclosure in their lease that tenants must be qualified every two
years and that tenants must reapply for qualification in the second year.
2. The APCHA shall endeavor to cause the landlord to give each tenant written notice, ninety (90)
days prior to expiration of the two-year period, of the requirement for requalification with the
APCHA for continued occupancy of the affordable housing unit. The notice should be
accompanied by the APCHA's Rental Approval Form (with instructions for requalification).lf the
tenant does not receive the landlord's notice or the Rental Approval Form, the tenant should
contact the APCHA office at 39551 Highway 82, Aspen, CO 81611 (telephone: 920-5050) and
request a copy of the Form and instructions for requalification. The APCHA may impose a fee
for requalification.
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SECTION 4. PROCEDURES FOR SALE AND PURCHASE OF AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNIT
A. USTlNG UNIT WITH THE APCHA: STAFF DUTIES
1. An owner of an affordable housing unit desiring to sell should review the Deed Restriction
covering the unit to determine the maximum sales price permitted and other applicable provisions
concerning a sale. Unless otherwise provided in the Deed Restriction, the unit must be listed for
sale with the APCHA and the APCHA staff will administer the sale in accordance with the
Guidelines in effect at the time of listing. There shall be a minimum listing period of three months
before a unit's price can be readjusted. Any break in the listing will require payment of a new
listing fee.
2. These Guidelines are intended to assure that ALL purchasers and ALL sellers will be treated fairly
and Impartially. Questions will be answered and help provided to any potential purchasers or
seilers EQUALLY in accordance with the current Guidelines. Listings, sales contracts, extensions
to contracts and closing documents will be prepared and all actions necessary to consummate
the sale shall be undertaken.
3. In pursuit of the above, the APCHA staff will be acting on behalf of the APCHA. It should be
clearly understood by and between all parties to a sales transaction that the staff--members are
not acting as licensed brokers to the transaction, but as representatives of the APCHA and its
interests. They shall nevertheless attempt to help both parties to consummate a fair and equitable
sale in accordance with the current Guidelines.
4. All purchasers and sellers are advised to consult legal counsel regarding examination of title and
all contracts, agreements and title documents. The retention of such counsel, licensed real estate
brokers, or such related services, shall be at purchaser's or seller's own expense. The fees paid
to the APCHA are to be paid regardless of any actions or services that the purchaser or seller
may undertake or acquire.
B. ADVERTISING THE SALE: BID PERIODS.
1.
After aunit is listed for sale with the APCHA. the APCHA, at its expense, arranges to advertise the
unit for sale in the Wednesday daily papers. When a unit is first listed, there is an initial two-week
bid period during which the unit is advertised with two open house dates when the unit may be
viewed by interested parties. The initial two-week bid period ends on the Thursday aft~r the
second week of advertising. If there are no bids received in the initial bid period, there will 'follow
consecutive one-week bid periods, ending on Thursday, until the unit is sold.
2.
If more than one bid is received during any bid period, they are prioritized according to the
Guidelines. If more than one bid is in top priority, a lottery is held and the winner is notified. If
the winner of the lottery does not proceed to contract within five business days of notification, the
next in line is notified and so on, until the unit is under contract for purchase. Back-up contracts
in the priority order set forth above will be accepted.
3.
Prospective purchasers are encouraged to investigate sources of financing prior to submitting a
bid for affordable housing and can obtain names of lenders from the APCHA sales department.
Sales staff are available to assist interested parties with the purchase procedure and to answer
any questions about the process.
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association at the time of request to the APCHA. A letter must be sent to the Housing Office
requesting permission to rent the unit until sold. A minimum six (6) month written lease must be
provided to the tenant with a sixty (60) day move out clause upon notification when the unit is
sold. All tenants must be qualified by the APCHA and the unit must be leased for the rent and
upon the terms set forth in the Deed Restriction on the unit or, if there are no such provisions in
the Deed Restriction, upon terms approved by the APCHA. Prior to APCHA's qualification of
tenant, said tenant shall acknowledge as part of the lease that said tenant has received, read and
understands the homeowners' association covenants, rules and regulations for the unit and shall
abide by them. Enforcement of said covenants, rules and regulations shall be the responsibility
of the homeowners' association. A copy of the executed lease shall be furnished by the owner
or tenant to the APCHA and homeowners' association.
4.
Unless otherwise set forth in the Deed Restriction covering the unit, an owner may rent a room
to a qualified employee so long as the owner continues to reside in the unit as a primary
residence in accordance with the Deed Restriction. The maximum rentai rate for the room shall
not exceed the maximum rental rate permitted under the Guidelines in Part III, Section 3, Table IV,
herein for said unit pro rated on a per bedroom basis. A letter must be sent to the APCHA, at
least 30 days prior to renting the room, requesting permission to rent the room. Notice of such
intent to rent a room and the ability to comment shall be provided to any applicable homeowners'
association at the time of request to the APCHA.
SECTION 5. PRIORITIES FOR PERSONS BIDDING TO PURCHASE AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNIT
The qualified person submitting the highest bid (not to exceed the maximum bid price) during a bid period
shall have the first right to purchase the unit, subject to acceptance by the seller. If the high bid is less
than the sales price listed by the seller or contains terms for payment not set forth in the listing
agreement, the bid is also subject to acceptance by seller. However, any seller rejecting a bid is subject
to the provisions of Section 4, paragraph C1 above. If two or more qualified persons submit the high bid
acceptable to the seller, they shall receive preference and be prioritized for selection as the top bidder
in the following order:
1. Persons with a present ownership interest Ooint or tenants in common) in the affordable housing
unit.
2. Person(s) chosen by the remaining owner(s) to purchase the interest of another owner.
3. Spouses and/or children of current owners.
4. Persons living in and owning another unit within the complex who meet minimum occupancy
standards.
5. Persons with four or more consecutive years of employment in Pitkin County (calculated by the
APCHA):
a. With minimum occupancy and one or more dependents for units with three or more bedrooms.
b. With minimum occupancy.
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SECTION 6. LEAVE OF ABSENCE FOR OWNERS OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS
If an owner of an affordable housing unit must leave Pitkin County for a limited period of time and desires
to rent the unit during the absence, a leave of absence may be granted by the APCHA for one year upon
clear and convincing evidence which shows a bona fide reason for leaving and a commitment to return
to the Aspen/Pitkin area. A letter must be sent to the APCHA, at least 30 days prior to leaving, requesting
permission to rent the unit during the leave of absence. Notice of such intent to rent and the ability to
comment shall be provided to any applicable homeowners' association at the time of request to the
APCHA. The leave of absence shall be for one year and may, at the discretion of the APCHA, be
extended for one year, but in no event shall the leave exceed two years. The unit may be rented in
accordance with the APCHA's Guidelines during said one or two year period so long as the Deed
Restriction covering the unit permits the rental. In the event that the rental rate is not set forth in the Deed
Restriction, the rent shall be established at the greater of owner's cost or the rent established in
accordance with the Guidelines for units which were constructed in the year in which the subject unit was
deed restricted at the appropriate income category. Owner's cost as used herein includes the monthly
mortgage principal and interest payment, plus condominium fees, plus utilities remaining in owner's name,
plus taxes and insurance prorated on a monthly basis, plus $20.00 per month. Prior to APCHA's
qualification of tenant, said tenant shall acknowledge as part of the lease that said tenant has received,
read and understands the homeowners' association covenants, rules and regulations for the unit and shall
abide by them. Enforcement of said covenants, rules and regulations shall be the responsibility of the
homeowners' association. A copy of the executed lease shall be furnished by the owner ortenant to the
APCHA and homeowners' association.
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SECTION 2.
MAXIMUM SALES PRICES FOR NEWLY DEED RESTRICTED AFFORDABLE
HOUSING UNITS AND FOR AFFORDABLE LOTS
Table III sets forth the maximum sales price for newly deed restricted affordable housing units and
affordable lots to the initial purchaser. Maximum sales price on resaie of a unit shall be controlled by the
Deed Restriction covering the unit executed by the initial purchaser upon closing of the initial purchase.
TABLE III
MAXIMUM UNIT SALlES PRICES
Unit Tvpe
Cateqorv 1
Cateqorv 2
Cateqorv 3
Cateqorv 4
Studio
1 Bedroom
2 Bedroom
3 Bedroom
Single-family Detached
Single-family Lot
$25,500
$32,000
$38,500
$45,000
$55,000
($60,000)
$ 59,000
$ 69,000
$ 79,000
$ 88,500
$102,000
($ 18,000)
$ 96,500
$106,500
$116,500
$126,000
$139,500
$ 1
$163,500
$173,500
$183,500
$193,500
$200,000
$ 25,000
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1. Single-family lots shall be developed with homes of three bedrooms or larger and shall be prioritized for lottery
as set forth in Part II, Section 5 herein.
2. Category 2 single-family lots wiil require an $18,000 subsidy payment by the developer in addition to the
conveyance of the lot. Category 1 single-family lots will require a $60,000 subsidy payment by the developer
in addition to the conveyance of the lot. Lot prices include the cost of access and utilities for the Iotas set
forth in Part III, Section 6 herein.
3.
Sale units will be offered for sale through the APCHA to all qualified persons under the procedures established
by the Guidelines.
4.
In the event affordable housing units associated with a lodge, agricultural operation, commercial, or residential
deveiopment are employer owned (for their long-term possession and on-site employees beyond construction
or initiai acquisition and disposition), persons employed directly by the owners shall be given first priority to
purchase; however, said persons must meet the APCHA's Guidelines for occupancy, income and assets
criteria in order to qualify to occupy the unit(s). In the event there are no persons directly employed .by the
owner who qualify or are available, the unit shall then be offered to other qualified persons according to Part II,
Section 5, of these Guidelines.
5.
All newly deed restricted affordable housing sales units must be in a marketable condition, comply with then
current minimum building specifications issued by the APCHA from time to time and comply with the Land
Use Code approvals of the respective government agency having jurisdiction. A copy of the APCHA's ~urrent
minimum building specifications may be obtained from the APCHA upon request by the developer. Prior to
sale the unit must be inspected and approved by a certified building inspector, architect or engineer approved
by the APCHA for compliance with the Guidelines. Cost of such inspections shall be the responsibility of the
applicant, and the results of such inspection must be approved by the APCHA.
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owner of affordable housing rental units, at its cost and expense, must keep and maintain the
interior and exterior of the total structure (including all residential units therein) and the adjacent
open areas in a safe and clean condition and in a state of good order and repair, reasonable
wear and tear and negligent or intentional damage by tenants excepted.
SECTION 4. REQUIREMENTS FOR DORMITORY/LODGE (Seasonal Units)
Pursuant to the applicable City or County Land Use Codes, an applic?nt.fgr a development may, under
certain conditions and subject to certain requirements, satisfy the affordable housing requirements by
provision of dormitory/lodge units designed for occupancy by seasonal employees. Acceptance of such
dormitory/lodge units shall be at the sole discretion of the respective governing body at the
recommendation of the APCHA. The dormitory/lodge units must satisfy all requirements of the applicable
Guidelines and shall be required to meet the following minimum standards:
1. Occupancy of a dormitory unit shall be limited to no more than eight persons.
2. There shall be 150 or greater net livable square feet of living area per person, including sleeping
and bathroom. For purposes of this requirement, Net Livable square footage shall not include
interior or exterior hallways, parking, patios, decks, cooking, lounge used in common, laundry
rooms, mechanical areas, and storage. Rents for dormitory/lodge units and units developed for
seasonal occupancy only pursuant to a plan approved by the APCHA shall be calculated on the
net livable square footage as described above and computed at the rates set forth in Table V.
3. Notes 3, 4, 5 and 7 under Table IV, Part III, Section 3, apply to Dormitory/Lodge units.
4. At least one bathroom shall be provided for shared use by no more than four persons, containing
at least one water closet, one lavatory, one bathtub with a shower, and a total area of at least 60
net livable square feet.
5. A kitchen facility or access to a common kitchen or common eating facility shall be provided
subject to the APCHA's approval and determination that the facilities are adequate in size to
service the number of persons using the facility.
6. Use of 20 net leasable square feet per person of enclosed storage area located within, or
adjacent to, the unit.
7. A manager's or assistant manager's rent shall be calculated based on the income category of the
respective manager.
TABLE V
1992 MAXIMUM AllOWABLE MONTHLY RENT FOR NEWLY CONSTRUCTED OR
DEED RESTRICTED DORMITORY/LODGE UNITS OR UNITS INTENDED
FOR SEASONAL OCCUPANCY (INCLUDING UTIUT1ES)
Newly Constructed or Covenanted (198g-on)
$1.55 per s.f.
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2. If accepted by the City or County, existing units must be upgraded in accordance with the
following criteria, unless a variance from these requirements is approved by the applicable
governing body upon the recommendation of the APCHA: all units must be freshly painted; all
appliances must be purchased within the last five years and be in good condition and working
order; new carpet shall be provided (unless carpet has been purchased in last five years and is
in good condition and repair); the exterior walls shall be freshly painted within one year of
dedication, a general level of upgrade to yards and landscaping shall be provided, and, windqws,
heating, plumbing and electrical systems, fixtures and equipment shall be in good condition and
working order. The roof must have a remaining useful life of at least ten (10) years. All units shall
meet UBC minimum standards, any applicable housing code or, in the absence of an adeqLJate
code, such recognized housing code acceptable to the APCHA and shall be approved by the
APCHA and verified by a qualified Building Inspector accepted and approved by the APCHA.
Applicant shall bear the costs and expenses of any required upgrades to meet the above
standards as well as any structurallengineering reports required by the APCHA to assess. the
suitability for occupancy and compliance with the APCHA standards of the proposed units.
SECTION 8. EXECUTION OF DEED RESTRICTIONS BY APPUCANTS
Deed Restrictions must be submitted by the applicant to the APCHA according to the following time
schedule:
1. Conditional Use Applications - Prior to issuance of any building permit for a project, the APCHA
shall have an approved, executed and recorded Deed Restriction for the required commitment
by the applicant. A copy of the recorded Land Use Code Resolution and Deed Restriction shall
be sent to the APCHA.
2, Growth ManaQement Plan Applications - Prior to issuance of any building permit for a project, the
APCHA shall have an approved, executed and recorded Deed Restriction for the required
commitment by the applicant. A copy of the recorded Land Use Code Resolution and Deed
Restriction shall be sent to the APCHA. Prior to issuance of any Certificate of Occupancy, the
Deed Restriction shall be amended, if necessary, to reflect changes approved by the APCHA
which may have occurred during construction or conversion of the unit(s) (i.e., net livable square
footage), executed and recorded, with the original returned to the APCHA for their files.
3. Others - Prior to issuance of any building permit for a project, the APCHA shall have an approved,
executed and recorded Deed Restriction for the required commitment by the applicant. A copy
of the recorded Land Use Code Resoiution and Deed Restriction shall be sent to the APCHA.
Prior to issuance of any Certificate of Occupancy, the Deed Restriction shall be amended, if
necessary, to reflect changes approved by the APCHA which may have occurred during
construction or conversion of the unit(s) (i.e., net livable square footage), executed and recorded,
with the original returned to the APCHA for their files.
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TABLE VII
MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE MONTHLY RENTS PER NET UVABLE SQUARE FOOT
LOW INCOME UNIT AND CA1EGORY #1
ALLOWABLE RENT FOR APPUCABLE YEAR
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1981 $0.47 $0.47 $0.50 $0.53 $0.55 $0.55 $0.55 $0.55 $0.58 $0.59 $0.59 $0,60
1982 --- 0.55 0.59 0.62 0.64 0.64 0.64 0.64 0.67 0.69 $0.69 $0.70
1983 --- --- 0.58 0.61 0.63 0.63 0.63 0.63 0.66 0,68 $0.68 $0.69
1984 --- --- --- 0.58 0.60 0.60 0.60 0.60 0.63 0.65 $0.65 $0.66
1985 --- --- --- --- 0.60 0.60 0.60 0.60 0.63 0.65 $0.65 $0.66
1986 --- --- --- --- --- 0.60 0.60 0.60 0.63 0.65 $0.65 $0,66
1987 --- --- --- _n -- --- 0.60 0.60 0.63 0.65 $0.65 $0.66
1988 --- --- --- --- --- --- --- 0.60 0.63 0,65 $0.65 $0,66
1989 --- --- --- --- --- _n --- --- 0.63 0.65 $0.65 $0.66
1990 _n --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- 0.63 $0.65 $0,66
1991 --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- $0.65 $0.66
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1982 --- 0.65 0.69 0.72 0.74 0.74 0.74 0.74 0.77 0.79 $0,79 $0.83
1983 --- --- 0.78 0.82 0.85 0.85 0.85 0.85 0.89 0.92 $0.92 $0.93
1984 --- --- --- 0.82 0.85 0.85 0.85 0.85 0.89 0.92 $0,92 $0.93
1985 --- --- --- --- 0.85 0.85 0.85 0.85 0.89 0.92 $0:92 $0.93
1986 --- --- --- --- --- 0.85 0.85 0.85 0.89 0.92 $0.91 $0.93
1987 --- --- --- --- --- --- 0.85 0.85 0.89 0.92 $0.92 $0.93
1988 --- --- --- --- --- --- --- 0,85 0.89 0.92 $0.92 $0,93
1989 --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- 0.89 0.92 $0.92 $0.93
1990 --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- 0.92 $0.92 $0.93
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SHOW CAUSE HEARING PROCEDURES
Show cause hearings are conducted to investigate
alleged housing violations. The APCHA staff
commences such procedures with a letter to the
owner/landlord/tenant setting forth the alleged violation
and requesting a response, documentation or other
information from the owner/landlord/ tenant. If
owner/landlord/tenant does not respond within a set
period of time as specified In the letter, a "Show Cause
Hearing" is set by the APCHA staff and the
owner/landlord/ tenant is notified of hearing date, time
and place. The purpose of a "Show Cause Hearing" is
to provide to owner/landlord/tenant an opportunity to
show cause why they should not be cited with respect
to the violation(s) or why the APCHA should not
prosecute or proceed to litigation.
The procedure for the "Show Cause Hearing" is as
follows:
The hearing is held before the APCHA Board with at
least a quorum present.
The Chairperson shall state:
"Show Cause Hearing. This hearing has been
convened at the request of the staff of the APCHA
to review alleged violations of (Agreement, Deed
Restriction or Guidelines)."
"Those allegations have been raised with regard to
(person) and the unit located at (address)."
'The purpose 0f this Show Cause Hearing is for the
presentation of information to the APCHA in order
that we might determine whether there is cause to
believe that the allegations as to a violation are true."
"This is not a judicial proceeding. This Board does
not intend, nor does it have the power to assess a
fine, or any other penalty in the event it appears to
us that a vioiation has occurred. The only resuit in
such case may be a finding by the Board at the
conclusion of this hearing that cause exists to
believe a violation has occurred and a direction to
our staff and legal counsel to institute appropriate
legal or other action to remedy that violation:
"Since this is not a judicial proceeding, we are not
bound strictly by rules of evidence or procedure.
Our purpose and intent is to give each party involyed
an opportunity to present whatever materials they
deem appropriate relating to the alleged violatiOn."
"Although not required, any party may employ legal
counsel in participating in this hearing."
"The general order of procedure will be for a
presentation by the staff, followed by a presentation
by the owner/landlord/tenant and, if requested, by
any other interested party."
"Are there any questions?"
"Staff may proceed."
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A, The hearing official shall be an Impartial,
disinterested person selected jointly by the APCHA, the
complainant and the project management repre-
sentative. (Neither Housing Board mambers nor the
APCHA employees shall be selected.) If the APCHA,
the complainant and the project management cannot
agree upon a hearing official, they shall each appoint
a member of a hearing panel and those individuals will
select a forth and fifth panel member. If the appointees
cannot decide upon a forth and fifth hearing panel
member, such members shall be appointed by an
independent arbitration organization such as any other
third party agreed upon by the APCHA, the
complainant and the project management
representative.
IV. PROCEDURES TO OBTAIN A HEARING
A. Informal Prerequisite
1, All grievances must be informally presented as
stipulated above (Section II, A) as prerequisite to a
formal hearing.
2. If the complainant does not request a hearing
within the time period allowed in Section II, (B), (1.),
above, he/she waives his/her right to the hearing, and
proposed disposition of the grievance will become
final. This shall not, however, constitute a waiver of the
complainant's right thereafter to contest disposition of
his/her grievance in the appropriate judiciai proceeding.
3. All grievances shall be personally presented either
orally or in writing pursuant to the informal procedure
in accordance with Section II, (A) to the hearing officer
or I tearing panel, the provisions of this subsection may
be waived by the hearing officer or hearing panel.
B. Scheduling
1. Upon complainant's compliance with the above,
a hearing shall be scheduled by the hearing official
(panel) promptly for a time and place reasonably
convenient to both the complainant, the project
manager and the APCHA
V. PROCEDURES GOVERNING THE HEARING
A The hearing shall be held before a hearing official
or panel selected as provided in Section III of this
Part VI.
B. The complainant shall be afforded a fair hearing
providing the basic safeguard of due process which
shall include:
1. The opportunity to examine and, before the
hearing at the expense of the complainant, to copy all
documents, records and regulations of the APCHA that
are relevant to the hearing. Any document not made
available after written request by the complainant may
not be relied upon by the APCHA at the hearing.
2. The right to be represented by counsei person
chosen as his/her representative.
3. The right to present evidence and arguments in
support of his or her complaint, to controvert evidence
relied on by the APCHA or project management, and
to confront and cross.,.examine all witnesses on whose
testimony or Information the APCHA or prOject
management relies; and
4, A decision based solely and exclusively upon the
facts presented at the hearing.
C. If the hearing panel (official) determines that the
issue has been previously decided in anOther
proceeding, they may render a decision based upon
the prior decision without proceeding V!.lth the hearing.
Complainant shall have the opportunity to present
evidence and be heard as to the inapplicability of the
prior decision to the present grievance. If the hearing
panel (official) determines that the prior decision is not
applicable to the present dispute, the parties. shall
proceed with the hearing.
D. Failure to Appear: If the complainant, project
management representative or the APCHA fail to
appear at the scheduled hearing, the hearing panel
(Official) may make a determination to postpone the
hearing for not to exceed five working days, Q[ make
a determination that the party who did not appear has
waived his/her right to a hearing. Such a determination
in no way waives the complainant's right to appropriate
judiciai proceedings.
E. The hearing shall be conducted by the hearing
official (panel) as follows:
1. informal- Oral or documentary evidence pertinent
to the facts and issues raised by the complaint may be
received without regard to admissability under the rules
of evidence applicable to judicial proceedings;
2. Orderiy. The Official (panel) shall require that the
APCHA, complainant, the project management
representative, counsel and other participants and
spectators conduct themselves in an orderly fashion.
Failure to comply with the directions of the hearing
Official (panel) to obtain order may result in exclusion
from the proceedings or a decision adverse to the
interests of the disorderly party and denial of the relief
sought, as appropriate.
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Accessorv Dwellinq Unn (Ordinance #1) See Aspen
Land Use Code Section 5-510.
Affordable Housinq - Dwelling units restricted to the
housing size and type for Individuals meeting asset,
income and minimum occupancy guidelines approved
by the Aspen City Council, Board of County
Commissioners and/or the APCHA, whichever shall
apply.
Affordable Housinq Zone Distlict - See Aspen Land
Use Code Section 5-206.2.
APCHA - Aspen/Pitkin County Housing Authority.
Assets - Anything owned by an individuai which has
commercial or exchange vaiue. Assets consist of
specific property or claims against others, in contrast
to obligations due others. See aiso definition for Gross
Assets and Net Assets.
Basement . As defined by the applicable City or
County Land Use Code.
Bedroom - Designed to be used for sleeping purposes
which may contain closets, may have access to a
bathroom and which meets applicable City or County
Uniform Building Code requirements for light,
ventilation, sanitation and egress.
Capnallmprovements - Unless otherwise defined in the
Deed Restriction covering the affordable housing unit,
any fixture erected as a permanent improvement to real
property excluding repair, replacement, and
maintenance costs.
Caretaker Dwellinq Unns - See County Land Use Code.
Cosiqner - A joint signatory of a promissory note who
shail not occupy the unit unless qualified by the
APCHA.
Deed Restriction - A contract entered into between the
APCHA and the owner or purchaser of reai property
identifying the conditions of occupancy and resale.
PART VII.
DEFINITIONS
Dependent - A child or other relative of the renter or
owner of an affordable housing unit, which child or
relative is taken and listed as a dependent for federal
income tax purposes by such renter or owner or his or
her present or former spouse.
Disabled Person - A person who meets the definition of
"individual with handicaps" contained In 29 U.S.C.
Section 706(8), as amended, the federal Rehabilitation
Act of 1973; or a person who has a "handicap," as
defined in C.R.S. 24-34.301 (4), the Colorado
Antidiscrimination Act.
Dormnorv - A structure or portion thereof under single
management that provides group sleeping
accommodations for occupants in one (1) or more
rooms for compensation. Standards for use,
occupancy, and design of such facilities shail be
approved by the APCHA. See Part III, Section 4, of
these Guidelines.
Emerqencv Worker - An employee or volunteer of a
community based organization that provides immediate
response health and safety services, including, but not
limited to the following: Fire Department WOrkers,
Mountain Rescue, Sheriff's Deputies, Police Officers,
Hospital Emergency Room Technicians, Social Service
Workers (mental health and abuse case workers),
Ambulance Drivers and Emergency Medical
Technicians.
Emplovee - A person who is employed on the basis of
a minimum of 30 hours per week, 9 months per year,
in Pitkin County (also see definition for Seasonal
Employee).
Emplover - A business whose business address is
located within Aspen or Pitkin County, whose business
employs employees (as defined herein) within Pitkin
County, and whose business taxes are paid in Aspen
or Pitkin County.
Emplovee Dwellinq Unit - See Pitkin County Land Use
Code.
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Qualified Person - Person(s) meeting the income and
asset limitations who meet the profile requirements
(part of which requirements include being a qualified
employee, a senior, a disabled person, or
dependent(s) of any of these as such terms are
defined herein) established by the APCHA from time to
time and in effect at any time.
Resale Aqreemenl - A contract entered into between
the APCHA and the owner or purchaser of real
property identifying the conditions of occupancy and
resale (also commonly referred to as a Deed
Restriction).
Seasonal Emplovee - A person working not less than
30 hours per week during the Winter Season (generally
November through April) and/or Summer Season
(generally June through August).
Senior - A person the age of 62 years or more.
Special Review Committee - A Special Review
Committee, as established from time to time by the
APCHA, Is composed of three or more persons
representing the APCHA, City staff, County staff, or
their respective elected officials. The Committee shall
have the authority to review special circumstances with
respect to matters specifically designated in the
Guidelines that are eligible for special review.
Storaqe Space - Space intended and commonly
utilized as location for preselVation or later use or
disposal of items.
Tenancy-In-Common - Ownership of property between
two or more persons who have an undivided interest
in the whole property; no right of sUlVivorship, when
omi of the owners dies, the interest passes to his or
her heirs or beneficiaries and not to the sUlViving
tenants in common.
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LISTING OF PRINCIPAL SALES PROJECTS AND INCOME CATEGORIES
(as of January 1992)
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MAXIMUM INCOMES BY CATEGORY
Cateqorv 1 Cateqorv 2 Cateqorv 3 Cateqorv 4
25% 50% 75% >75%
$22,000 $35,000 $50,000 $ 85,000
$27,000 $40,000 $55,000 $ 90,000
$32,000 $45,000 $60,000 $ 95,000
$37,000 $50,000 $65,000 $100,000
$42,000 $55,000 $70,000 $100,000
Maximum Household Income
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1 Dependent
2 Dependents
3 or More Dependents
Single-family Home
NOTES:
1. A household in an income category wishing to purchase or rent a unit restricted under a higher category may qualify for a unit
restricted under a higher category.
2. In addition to the Income categories set forth above, affordable housing units may be designated "Resident Occupied Units"
and have different income and occupancy qualifications as set forth in the Guidelines.
CHART OF PRINCIPAL SALE PROJECTS AND REQUIREMENTS
NUMBER OF UNrrs MAXIMUM REQUIRED
PROJECT NAME AND TYPE OF UNrrs INCOME CATEGORY RESIDENCY
AABC PARK PLACE 24 Units No Income Guidelines Per Covenants
AABC ROW HOUSES 12 Units No Income Guidelines Per Covenants
HIGHLAND VILLAS 16 Units Category 4 Per Guidelines
CENTENNIAL 92 Units Category 4 Per Guidelines
EAST OWL CREEK 4 Units Category 3 and 4 Per Guidelines
FAIRWAY THREE 30 Units Category 4 Per Guidelines
HUNTER CREEK 77 Units Category 4 Per Guidelines
LONE PINE 28 Units Category 4 Per Guidelines
MIDLAND PARK 37 Units Category 3 Per Guidelines
SMUGGLER
MOBILE HOME PARK 87 Units (Modular) No Income Requirements Per Covenants
SMUGGLER RUN
MOBILE HOME PARK 17 Single-Family (Modular) Category 4 Per Covenants
SOPRIS CREEK 6 Units Lots 1, 2, 5, 7 & g: Category 3
CABINS Lot 8: Category 1 Per Guidelines
TWIN RIDGE 12 Townhomes
~ ~:~:M' WOOD' 13 Single-Family (w/ Garage) Category 4 Per Guidelines
18 Units Category 2 and 3 Per Guidelines
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USTlNG OF PRINCIPAL RENTAL PROJECTS AND PROPERTY MANAGERS
(as of January 1992)
AABC Apartments
Lynn Hancock
303 Aspen Airport Business Center
Aspen, CO 81611
(303) 925-2102
Castle Ridge Apartments
Joe Hentze, Resident Manager
Apt. D-3
1175 Doolittle Circle
Aspen, CO 81611
(303) 925-6851
Centennial Apartments
Kim Miller, Property Manager
100 Luke Short Court
Aspen, CO 81611
(303) 925-1876
Hunter Longhouse Apartments
Julie Estes, Property Manager
101 Lone Pine Road, #20
Aspen, CO 81611
(303) 925-94 7 4
Marolt Ranch (Seasonal Housing)
Ken Mayle, Property Manager
Aspen/Pitkin County Housing Authority
39551 Highway 82
Aspen, CO 81611
(303) 920-5050
Smuggler Mountain Apartments
Sue Dady, Property Manager
Aspen/Pitkin County Housing Authority
39551 Highway 82
Aspen, CO 81611
(303) 920-5050
Truscott Place Apartments
Sue Dady, Property Manager
Aspen/Pitkin County Housing Authority
39551 Highway 82
Aspen, CO 81611
(303) 920-5050
W/J Ranch Apartments
Bill & Karen Slater, Property Managers
McLain Flats Road
Aspen, CO 81611
(303) 925-7211
40 Apartments
80 Apartments
148 Apartments
33 Apartments
94 Seasonal Units
11 Apartments
46 Apartments - New
48 Units - Old
27 Apartments